Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Aperion Care; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Employer Match

Daily Pay

On the Job Training

Above Industry Starting Pay

Free Uniforms

Benefits after first calendar month of

Paid Holidays

Paid CPR Training and Certification

Tuition Reimbursement

Room to grow and advance within the公司

Job summary

Aperion Care is seeking an Evening LPN to provide direct nursing care to residents during the second shift and supervise nursing assistants to ensure high-quality care in compliance with regulations. The role includes planning and overseeing daily activities, administering medications, and maintaining patient confidentiality.

Qualifications: LPN with current license; CPR and First Aid certified; experience in long-term care preferred; strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with a current unencumbered state license.
• CPR and First Aid certifications are required.
• Experience in Long Term Care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to residents.
• Supervise nursing assistants to ensure quality care.
• Administer medications and document accurately.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and communicate with physicians.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

LPN license

Tools

CPR & First Aid certification

Job description

$3000.00 LPN SIGN ON BONUS FT - FULL TIME - SECOND SHIFT ONLY

Evenings Licensed Practical Nurse

We offer:

• 401k with Employer Match


• Daily Pay


• On the Job Training


• Above Industry Starting Pay


• Free Uniforms


• Benefits after first calendar month of employment


• Paid Holidays


• Paid CPR Training and Certification


• Tuition Reimbursement (qualified candidates)


• A Career, not just a job - Room to grow and advance within the company

Healthcare Superheroes... while we don't require you to leap tall buildings in a single bound, here are the responsibilities & qualifications for this role.

Summary: The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides direct nursing care to residents and supervises nursing assistants to ensure high-quality care in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Key responsibilities include planning and overseeing daily nursing activities, administering medications, completing required documentation, and maintaining patient confidentiality. The LPN also performs professional nursing services such as catheterization, wound care, and IV care, while fostering a warm and collaborative environment. Additionally, the role involves coordinating with physicians, ensuring safety protocols are followed, and maintaining effective communication with residents, families, and staff to meet residents’ needs.

Responsibilities, including but not limited to:

"Ideal employee" is someone who knows the relevant industry content and can apply that knowledge to complete the tasks of their assigned job role.

• Be able to perform all functions under your active license as it pertains to your assigned duties.


• Know the residents you serve, providing care based on their care plans and physician orders.


• Prepare & administer medications as ordered by the physician.


• Develop & maintain a good working rapport with inter-departmental personnel, as well as other departments within the facility to ensure that nursing services and activities can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of the residents. Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift. Receive/give the nursing report upon reporting in and ending shift duty hours. Make rounds with physicians as necessary.


• Assist in all aspects of a resident’s daily life, including activities of daily living, meal service, and social engagement.


• Appropriately communicate with clinical leadership when a resident’s needs change.


• Know how to approach and care for residents with dementia.


• Be willing to take on other duties and assignments within the scope of your knowledge and experience.


• Full job description provided upon hire.

Qualifications:

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with a current unencumbered state license.


• Must be knowledgeable of nursing & medical practices & procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.


• Experience in Long Term Care is preferred.


• Willing to take additional training or education, which specific states may require.


• CPR and First Aid certifications are required.


• Ability to be flexible and adaptable while handling multiple priorities.


• Possess written and verbal skills for effective communication.


• Competent in organizational and time management skills.


• Demonstrates good judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Required to sit, stand, bend, and walk intermittently throughout the workday; lift and/or move up to 100


• Must be able to cope with the mental & emotional stress of the position.


• May include health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical & physical examination.


• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.


• Visual and auditory ability sufficient for written and verbal communication.


• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Aperion Care. Strive for Perfection. Achieve Excellence.

Part-time positions also available. (Without benefits)

Aperion is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, gender, identity, religion, marital status, age, pregnancy, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military status, veteran status, special disabled veteran status, union membership or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulations.

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